I have owned & used a set of Caran d'Ache watercolor pencils for 35 years, and have remained impressed. I draw on dry canvas or watercolour paper, then "paint" with a wet brush. Then, I add glazes, or a bit of impasto with acrylic or oil paint. I just splurged & ordered the Supracolor 120 pencil set in the wooden box & am thrilled! The pencils are pigment intensive and seem to withstand the test of time & light. And, the box is not only beautiful (as it sits out in the midst of the room most of the time), but sets up as a convenient easel of implements. Thank you for this product & lightening fast shipping!